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This is a list of my favorite names for each letter of the alphabet for girls.

… names among the most popular baby names in Estonia include Kadri (the Estonian form of Katherine) and Merike (meaning "little sea") for girls; and Aare (meaning "treasure") and Indrek (the …

… to wear them. Nickname-names will be mainstream – Some parents have always chosen Kate over Katherine, but we’re living in a moment when nickname-names are increasingly common on …

… for instance, that Britain‘s newest royal is responsible for the predominance of Kate over Katherine, and that Oliver is simply a fresher name than the long-popular Christopher. Still …

… debate is even more complicated when we consider foreign imports, surname forms, and diminutives.  If Katherine is a classic, does that title extend to Catarina?  John makes the list, but …

Names that I absolutely love and names for my future characters in my works of writing.

I've always been a very girly girl with a tomboyish nickname. These are my versions of very feminine names with nicknames that I would have loved to have!

… and Aya (Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco and Mohammed El Mehdi Regragui) Girls: Aaliyah Reign (Katherine Jenkins and Andrew Levitas) Arabella Rose (Taj Burrow and Rebecca Jobson) Ariya Eliana (Reshma …

Names that go together like peanutbutter and jelly! Can also be used as alternate suggestions.

… sister of Noah Theodore (Jesse and Ann Csincsak) Clara Mae, sister of Kaylin Nicola, Grace Katherine, and Ross (Matt and Katie Kenseth) Eloise McCue (Grant Show and Katherine LaNasa) Emerson …

A list of girls names that are all classic names but are still popular today and are not categorized as "old people's names".

Simple and classic, Sarah has been around forever, and is perpetually in style. Here are some alternatives!

These are the names of my OC's so I don't forget them,, because I will.

More names as of 12/2018 Boy, Girl, Uni. I’d rather my children have names that are weird rather than ones that are generic.

… French as I realized I was pregnant while in Paris!” Clara Victoria, sister of Lydia Katherine “We love the similar vintage feel to both girls’ names as well as the …

… Buchanan HELEN Taft IDA McKinley JANE  Jefferson JENNA Bush (George W.) JESSIE  Wilson JULIA Tyler KATHERINE (nn Katie) McKinley LETITIA (nn Letty) Tyler LINCOYA Jackson LOUISA Adams (John Q) LUCI …

… the baby names chosen by Nameberry members in October. Girl Names Adelaide Hope, sister to Katherine Rose, Penelope Claire, Charlotte Joy and Josephine Grace “Thank you to all the people …

… course, Social Security counts every spelling separately, so that if we were to add together Katherine and Catherine, she would jump up to seventh place, and then if Kathryn were …

Nameberry favorite Twinkle aka WINNIE MONCRIEFF**,** who lives in London, enlightens us on the long line of fascinating British names chosen by her country’s prime ministers. In the spirit …

By Abby Sandel Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman suggested that she missed the 89th Academy Awards ceremony because she was due any day with her second child. Turns out that …

Russian names are attracting new attention in the Western World, thanks to the increased visibility of Russian culture and an influx of Russian models with stunning Russian names like Natalia …

This week, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel looks at the “quiet” classic baby names  and measures how they stand in the new popularity ratings.  There were dozens of stories in …

A feminine version of classic and regal Alexander, Alexandra has been used across the world and across time. Here are some alternatives!

Adalynn, Adalyn, and Adelyn are all popular and lovely names. Here are some great alternatives!

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This week’s news includes Christmas babies, thankful names for miracle babies, and inspiration from high society. Christmas birth announcements: Angel and Santa While some of us were enjoying mince …

My list of favorite baby girl names- some very unique and some on the more popular side.

An Old Testament classic, Rachel has been worn by everyone from sitcom characters to First Ladies. Here are some alternatives!

Here is a non-exhaustive list of names found in books by L.M. Montgomery (most famous as the author of Anne of Green Gables). It's obvious that she …

Within the pages of books from all periods of literary history—from classical, metaphysical and Elizabethan poetry and plays to the Romantics and the Realists, right up to modern novels …

Novelist Joanne Lessner guest blogs about the family nicknaming tradition that can turn any upstanding name into something much more ridiculous. My family loves words. We make them up, we …

Let's take a look at the most popular names for each letter across the past four generations: from the great-grandparents of babies born today to the names filling …

Since I happen to be  married to someone who was born and raised on the island of Guernsey–yes, the Guernsey of cows and Potato Peel Pie Society fame–I …

Names with bad meanings are a dealbreaker for some parents — but you might be surprised to discover some of the most popular names of all time among them. For example …

Looking for a name that is feminine but not too weak? Here's a list of classic (and a few newer names) full of frills and gumption.

By Linda Rosenkrantz Since our last Quarterly Report grew to be so huge and unwieldy, with its unfortunate share of troll challenges, we’ve decided to try sectioning it into …

Girl's middle names that go with anything. Short and long names to add to any first name.

A list of girls names from historical ballads like the bagford ballads, the child ballads, and the lyrical ballads.

This week Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel finds some extreme examples in the Nameberry 9 and ponders their acceptability. Did you read the Jools Oliver interview from earlier this week …

A list of baby boys names that are from old ballads such as the child ballads, lyrical ballads, and the bagford ballads.

Classic and ever green, Margaret never goes out of style. Here are some great alternatives!

Millennials, those born in the eighties through mid-nineties, are the generation having babies in 2019. These children are a part of the emerging Generation Alpha, defined as anyone born …

Vintage names have been cool for a while now, but old school nicknames are just starting to come into their own. The Brits have led the way on the revival …

Matilda is a sweet vintage name that has been gently climbing the popularity list for the past 15 years, after a half-century slumber. The spunky children's book heroine …

We all know, thanks to Princess Diana’s infamous wedding blunder, that British people like to use lots of middle names.  But it’s not just about quantity: The multiple …

We are having a hard time coming up with a name this time. Siblings: Aidan Thomas / Hadley Elizabeth

By Linda Rosenkrantz What a bountiful crop of beautifully named new babyberries this month! This is a lovely group of June baby names. First of all, one pair of girl …

by Sophie Kihm My latest starbaby predictions include some thoughts on middle names. Celebrity baby middle names don’t get as much attention as first names, but they can be …